Dr. Pedram AnsariMD

Dr. Ansari focuses on metabolic health and internal medicine. He treats diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity. He also manages thyroid disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and asthma. His certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine reflects his particular depth in weight-related health.

Yes. Dr. Ansari holds board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. These three certifications reflect his training across internal medicine, preventive care, and obesity medicine.

Dr. Ansari earned his Bachelor of Science at the University of British Columbia and his MD at Ross University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (Kern). Before joining Harbor Direct Primary Care, he also served as Associate Program Director for internal medicine at Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Yes. Dr. Ansari offers medical weight loss using GLP-1 medications and oral medications. His certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine means he brings specialist-level knowledge to weight management. He takes a metabolic health approach, addressing underlying conditions like insulin resistance alongside weight goals.

Dr. Ansari takes a proactive approach to preventive medicine. He focuses on identifying metabolic risk factors early, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. He uses advanced diagnostics available at the practice, such as body composition analysis and multi-cancer screening, to guide personalized prevention plans.

Yes. Dr. Ansari treats depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and postpartum mood disorders as part of the practice's primary care scope. He also uses Genesight testing to guide medication selection for mental health conditions, helping identify which medications are most likely to work well for each patient.

Yes. Dr. Ansari provides both male and female hormone replacement therapy. He uses body composition data and clinical assessment to guide treatment decisions. Hormone optimization is part of the broader metabolic and preventive health focus he brings to patient care.